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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.56, 3,348.24 and 771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.56, 3,348.24 and 771.44 is: 1,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.56 : 3,348.24 = 771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.56/3,348.24 = 771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.56x = 3,348.24 × 771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.56x = 2,582,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,966.27/2,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.95

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